PINTO BEAN ZUCCHINI BOATS

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Zucchini shells take center stage when filled with vegetables, beans and sauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large zucchini
8 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 teaspoon dried cilantro flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 ounces Gouda cheese, shredded
1/2 cup chopped tomato

Steps:

  • Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 3/8-in. shell. Chop pulp and set aside. In a Dutch oven, bring water and salt to a boil. Add zucchini shells; cook until crisp-tender, 5-8 minutes. Drain and set aside. , In a large skillet, saute the onion and zucchini pulp in oil until crisp-tender. Stir in the beans, corn, tomato sauce, chili sauce, cilantro and cumin. Cook over medium heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Spoon into zucchini shells; sprinkle with tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 1310mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

Scotty Mary
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I'm not a big fan of pinto beans, but these were really good. I'll definitely be making them again.


PAYEL SUVHO
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These are a great way to use up leftover zucchini. I also added some chopped mushrooms to the bean mixture.


Kashif ali Behrani
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I made these for my friends and they all loved them. They're a great party food.


TJ Singo
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These were a little too oily for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time.


maria shahriari
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes and these fit the bill. They're delicious and easy to make.


Tony Stinson
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These are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved them!


Mohammad Ershad
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I've never made zucchini boats before, but these were so easy! I'll definitely be making them again.


RBD imran
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These were a bit too spicy for my kids, but I loved them. I'll definitely be making them again, but I'll use less chili powder next time.


Ch Faiz
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed these. They're a healthy and flavorful meal.


Chris Fleming
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These are a great way to use up leftover pinto beans. I also added some chopped bell pepper and corn to the bean mixture.


Paisley Hays
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I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect! I'll definitely be making these again.


Roger Osborne
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These were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Naseeb Ullah
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I've made these several times now and they're always a favorite. I like to top them with sour cream and salsa.


Sunflower-Tie
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These were so easy to make and turned out great! I used a little bit of taco seasoning in the pinto bean mixture and it gave them a nice kick.


Saif Rai
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but these boats were delicious! The pinto beans and cheese were the perfect combination.


Kayondo Baxter
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I made these for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Agharese Marvellous
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These pinto bean zucchini boats were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and packed with flavor. I'll definitely be making them again.